Development indicators trending downward for world's poorest countries, UN warns

Olivia Nankindu, 27, surveys the fruits of her labor in the waning afternoon sunlight on her...
World Bank and Liberian Government Sign $24.67 Million Grant to Strengthen Governance and Boost Economic Transformation
The World Bank and the Government of Liberia have signed a $24.67 million grant agreement for the Fourth Poverty Reduction Support Development Policy Operation (PRSDPO-IV) for Liberia. This agreement comprises a $20 million grant from the...
Belarus Aims to Boost Growth and Raise Incomes, with European Union and World Bank Support
Boosting economic growth and increasing incomes for ordinary Belarusians are the main goals of the Economic Policy Support Project, launched jointly by the European Union and the World Bank, on February 2.
Tax Pros Urged to Step Up Security as Filing Scheme Emerges, Reminded to Report Data Thefts
Seeing the emergence of a new filing season scam, the Internal Revenue Service urged tax professionals to step up security and beware of phishing emails that can secretly download malicious software that can help cybercriminals steal client data on...
CTF releases federal pre-budget submission
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) released its 2018 pre-budget submission to the federal government on Feb 02, 2018.
Cohesion, competitiveness, convergence: Portugal's Prime Minister calls for greater resources and regional investment for Europe
Europe on the move: cities and regions for decarbonisation and socially fair transition of road transport
World Bank Group Announces Debarment of Three Companies in Argentina
The World Bank on February 1st announced the debarment of three companies – Gavinor, S.R.L., J.C. Segura Construcciones S.A., and a joint-venture, Constructura J.C. Segura Construcciones S. A.-Gavinor S.R.L.-UTE – for 18 months in connection with the...
Making access to EU Funds simpler – local and regional politicians outline reforms needed for more effective European Structural Investment post-2020
Investigation into the Disclosure and Barring Service
The Home Office supports the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults by providing a way for employers to check, through the work of the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS), people’s background against police databases such as criminal records and...